Thanks for the information. Yes, a Nylon display.
I get your feeling, and I too always want to make sure what I buy is the latest model so it ages well.
it might get worse if you have a Rohloff....mine has failed twice now and resolution has been a nightmare. bike now been down 2 months, missing tours and no end in sight.
Curious, what has failed on the Rohloff? I installed a Rohloff on my eMTB 14 months ago. Just curious.
Thanks. I decided against the "e-version" shifter. The web is full of owners that have problems with those units, and for MTB riding, manual control is a must. Hope you get it resolved soon.
Yes, the stock grip shifter. I really like it. Very precise, has a good feel. Quickly moves through the gear steps in a snap.
I'd send your wheel to Peter White Cycles. He could install the manuall shift box on your wheel. There are only two Rohloff factory trained authorized service centers in the U.S., he's one of them. He's really good. He could do it for you. The whole operation on the wheel should only take an hour.
I know Peter White is good. Did my hub warranty replacement. This time we got no response after they told my local shop that the e-14 controller had been shipped. It takes far More than the wheel. Motor has to be removed, cables run, grip shifter. The whole bike is needed. Pretty much given up on rohloff as an option in US as service is essentially non existent and too slow. When a specific component of a bike takes it down for months at a time once a year it is time to make changes Difficult for as much as I love rohloff when it is operable. Based on my experience I don't see how I can take th Rohloff on my next tour. Once repaired will be selling and moving on to more reliable and serviceable alternatives
I don't blame you. I shy away from any kind of proprietary electronics on my bike. Sorry you had such a bad experince with the eshifter. Seems to be a major pain when it breaks down. I love the hub and could never go back to a derailler system.
Totally agree with you. Was 100% with you until my most recent tour was not only aborted 1000 miles into a planned 2,500, but then the bike being down for 2 months (with no resolution in sight) forcing cancellation of another tour I was to start on July 14 forced me to make this decision. Almost everything in biking is a trade off, like most everything in life. I'll trade being able to tour confidently over any component decision. May even go back to non electric touring like Idid for almost 50 years before switching to e-biking in 2019. Good luck with your bike. I am hopeful no one has the experience I have had.
